How wonderful it is to trust the Lord! As Isaiah proclaimed, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” (Isaiah 26:3)
The Hebrew for “perfect peace” is shalom shalom. No matter what you’re going through, if you truly trust in your God and you are in right relationship with Him, you can have a double dose of His shalom. How wonderful!
As for the Hebrew verb for trust, it speaks of a firm reliance leading to absolute confidence and certainty.
To paint a picture, it can be terrifying when God says to us, “Close your eyes, take My hand, and jump into thin air. I’ve got you!”
But when we know He is speaking (through the Scriptures and through our own relationship with Him) and when we are certain that He is good and He has our backs, we can jump with perfect peace. “God, I trust You! I’m even going to enjoy the ride!”
Some years ago, a close friend was going through a severe trial of faith . . .
